The Bauchi state government has closed down 39 private colleges of education due to their failure to register with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).
Commissioner for Higher Education, Lydia Tsammani, announced the decision at a news conference in Bauchi on Thursday, citing the institutions’ lack of approval and inadequate infrastructure.
Tsammani described the affected colleges as “operating in primary schools” with unqualified teachers, including primary and secondary school teachers.
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The ministry had issued a notice to unregistered colleges with approved structures to complete their registration within six months or face sanction.
However, 12 colleges operating with NCCE’s approval will be allowed to continue after meeting certain conditions, including engaging qualified staff, paying registration fees, admitting only qualified candidates, and upgrading school facilities and equipment.
Tsammani emphasized the need for colleges to adapt to the digital era, noting that some were still using analogue typewriters in their offices.
“They must ensure that they admit only qualified candidates because it was discovered that some of them are just interested in the school fees,” Tsammani said.
“They must also ensure continuous upgrade of school facilities and equipment. Some of them are still using analogue typewriters in their offices in this digital era.”
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